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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS Black Edition1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Navigation system 3,430          
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055      
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710        
Automatic climate control, front 650 650        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   375 375 375
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650      
Heated front seats 525 525 525      
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Cargo net       100 100 100
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Navigation system 0          
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Automatic climate control, front 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   300 300 300
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0        
Cargo net       80 80 80
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 11,050 11,260 4,355 850 850 850
Options (change) 0 0 0 680 680 680
Destination 950 950 950 820 820 820
Total Price $60,100 $70,810 $70,505 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,050
Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS Black Edition1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,100$70,810$70,505$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-40-290-1,04000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,060$70,520$69,465$33,460$35,595$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,405$0$2,135$4,105

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112011201520152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS Black Edition1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Wind blocker, small  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,090$6,840$5,800$5,800$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$290$1,040$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-4-1400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelBoxsterPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length172.1 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height50.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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